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Subject:Re: wisdom of brake fluid res. location
From:John Meeks
Date:Sat, 7 Feb 2004 01:12:52 -0500
mark brauer wrote:

> I've switched my Vanagon over to DOT 5/silicon fluid, with excellant
> results.  I wouldn't reccommend doing this unless one REALLY knows the
> proper procedures, but using DOT 5 does alleviate concerns about spilling a
> caustic fluid behind the dash of a Vanagon when doing brake service.  (Did
> this to my '53 Cadillac, too.)
>
> Mark in Westminster, CO

Mark,
        Could you elaborate on the "proper procedures" and perhaps any other
benefits of using DOT 5, i.e. what are your "excellent results"?

John Meeks
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74